Hands-On Universe

The Hands on Universe program,
developed by Carl Pennypacker at UC Berkeley Laboratories, is designed
to bring enhanced technology into the classroom. The program consists
of software and a curriculum. This requires a 486 machine with math
co-processor in the classroom, a modem and 1 week of teacher training.

Target Population:

high school science classes with astronomy curricula

Introductory college level

Activities:

Astronomical objects are photographed (CCD images) with telescopes by
the Hands-on-Universe staff, and initial image processing is done by
the staff. Specific images may be requested by students.

teachers download the images

the students then use the software provided to try real research
projects in astronomy

Teachers receive training in the use of materials and are integrated
into a network of professional support astronomers.